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From the beginning of November until Dec. 31, the Columbus branch of Industry State Bank partnered with the Columbus Lions Club for their Holiday Coat Drive. Community members donated coats and jackets to assist those in need. The Lions Club distributed them on Friday, Jan. 13 at the Methodist Church Family Life Center. Industry State Bank would like to thank those who contributed to the Holiday Coat Drive. Pictured: Dwight Mazac (left), Frank Howell, Darrel Appelt, Steve McCullough and Alan Kuehn

WEIMAR ENCORE LIONS CLUB GIVES TO POLICE

If you are interested in serving your community as an elected official, Jan. 18 is first day to file an application for a place on the ballot.

Potter’s Western Store receives Texas Treasure Business Award

EAGLE LAKE – A ruling is pending in the deaths of a man and a woman who died under suspicious circumstances Jan. 7, investigators said.

COLUMBUS – Kayla Anne Carlton and Nathan Allen Zumoff would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Alayah Zumoff. Alayah was born on Jan. 3 at the Columbus Community Hospital. The parents’ bundle of joy arrived at 5:23 p.m. She weighed 7 pounds and was 18.8 inches long at birth.

Eagle Lake Remembers

Samuel and Kelsey Barta of Brenham, are pleased to announce the birth of their second child, Josey Elle Barta, at 11:22PM on December 27th,2022, born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in COllege Station Texas. Josey weighed 7 lbs 3 oz and measured 19.5 inches in length. Josey is welcomed home by her sister Sandi Lynn. Maternal grandparents are John and Adrienne Hamilton of Chappell Hill and great grandmother Ellen Case. Paternal grandparents are John and Barbara Barta and the late Sandra Barta of Columbus.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Junior Mounted Posse is paying a visit to the area Jan. 14 to encourage support for the upcoming Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

The Turtle Wing Foundation and Parents as Teachers have teamed up to bring another continuing education training for day care teachers on Jan. 17.

WEIMAR – The Weimar Public Library has a lineup of events for both kids and adults starting Monday, Jan. 16.

EDNA – The Jackson County Master Gardeners Association (JCMGA) invites the public to attend a free, “Come Grow With Us,” seminar at 10 a.m. on Jan. 30 in Edna.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Historical Preservation Trust, Inc. (CHPT) is hosting its next orientation for the Magnolia Belles on Jan. 14 at the Stafford Opera House. The session starts at 9:30 a.m.

COLUMBUS – Award-winning author Rodney Walther will be speaking at Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St., on Jan. 20 at 10 a.m.

COLUMBUS – The Industry State Bank donated $500 each to three local organizations last month to help out during the Christmas holiday.

Alzheimer’s Disease International says that there were approximately 50 million people living with dementia in 2017. Experts predict that number will roughly double every 20 years, highlighting just how pervasive dementia is across the globe.

Heart disease is a formidable foe. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease accounts for nearly 25 percent of all deaths in the United States each year.

Cooking foods at home is one of the simplest ways to gain greater control over personal health. Cooking at home is the easiest way to know precisely what you’re putting into your body each day. Cooking your own meals also enables you to customize recipes so they align with any dietary restrictions or personal preferences you may have.

Sleep is an often unsung hero of overall health. Diet and exercise get their fair share of glory, but without a good night’s rest, even the most physically active, nutrition-conscious individuals are vulnerable to a host of ailments and illnesses.

The most successful health care regimens incorporate a number of variables to help individuals achieve optimal health. Physical health garners considerable attention when developing a health care regimen, but it’s equally important that individuals prioritize mental health as well.